Israeli Army Claims Control of 40 Percent of Gaza

According ⁣to the English section‌ of webangah News‌ Agency,citing Mehr ⁢News Agency and‌ Russia ​Al-Youm,Avichay ‌Adraee,spokesperson for the Israeli army,stated: “We have gained​ control over ⁤40 percent of the city of Gaza. We will expand the ⁤scope of military operations in the​ coming days, and pressure will continue.”

He⁢ claimed ⁢that since the start of Operation Gideon’s armored maneuvers, the Israeli army has recovered the bodies of 10 soldiers.

The Israeli Kan 14 television network announced on thursday that airstrikes followed by ground assaults against Gaza City⁢ would begin next week. It urged residents to move south within‍ the gaza Strip.

However, Palestinian refugees⁣ have largely refused to ‌leave their homes due to repeated ​bombings by​ Israel ‍in areas ⁤declared ​”safe zones.”

After ⁢more than two years⁤ since hostilities began ‌in Gaza without defeating Hamas, Israel now aims for⁤ full occupation ⁢of Gaza City.

The Wall Street Journal reported quoting Israeli officials that some⁢ ministers and security ⁤figures are secretly trying to persuade Benjamin ⁤Netanyahu to ‌accept a ceasefire agreement with Hamas.

The paper also noted that Israel’s Chief of Staff warned that occupying Gaza City could result in imposing military rule ⁣there.

according to Israeli sources cited by The Wall Street Journal, both Mossad’s chief and Israel’s⁢ foreign minister are hesitant about an assault on Gaza City. The Chief of‌ Staff reportedly fears legal responsibilities if israel proceeds with occupying Gaza.